As a now 15 year veteran of sitcom’s, I understand the frustrations of the technical crew able to easily execute their duties because of set design that doesn’t take into consideration,Grip, electrical and sound. Thinking of my last sitcom, which I worked on for a few seasons, our Dp was always part of the conversation and I believe those issues were greatly mitigated. Sometimes it takes a second season to dial in those issues. Thanks as always for your commentary Mike.
I thought the whole point of using a set designer was to have someone on the team who understood image, illusion and all the technical requirements of all the departments; someone who could avoid unnecessary production costs whilst providing inspiring environments for the actors and director to develop the story.
At least, that's what I was taught. 🤣
Loved the butter gun and hey, I learned something new today. Thanks, Michael!
That's what I thought too -- and it seemed to be the case in the single-camera world. That's how it should be, but the world of multi-camera sitcoms was ... different. Ah well, we all had our respective crosses to bear. Thanks for tuning in!
As a now 15 year veteran of sitcom’s, I understand the frustrations of the technical crew able to easily execute their duties because of set design that doesn’t take into consideration,Grip, electrical and sound. Thinking of my last sitcom, which I worked on for a few seasons, our Dp was always part of the conversation and I believe those issues were greatly mitigated. Sometimes it takes a second season to dial in those issues. Thanks as always for your commentary Mike.
Agreed -- having the DP involved can make a world of difference. Thanks for tuning in, Smitty!
I thought the whole point of using a set designer was to have someone on the team who understood image, illusion and all the technical requirements of all the departments; someone who could avoid unnecessary production costs whilst providing inspiring environments for the actors and director to develop the story.
At least, that's what I was taught. 🤣
Loved the butter gun and hey, I learned something new today. Thanks, Michael!
That's what I thought too -- and it seemed to be the case in the single-camera world. That's how it should be, but the world of multi-camera sitcoms was ... different. Ah well, we all had our respective crosses to bear. Thanks for tuning in!
You had me at the title! And thanks for the butter physics too. 😊
Nice rant, Micheal :-)
Thanks, Andy!
How could it be that I’ve lived all these years and never knew of the butter gun‽
Butter guns for all my men!